Sri Lanka needs a new constitution - Karu Jayasuriya

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka needs a new constitution, said Former Parliament Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on Wednesday (22).

"Wealthy nations are capable of facing a pandemic, unfortunately, countries like Sri Lanka do not have that luxury," he said noting that Sri Lanka is facing a crisis with foreign reserves.

He called on the national, religious, social, and political unity in the country that would pave the way for a new constitution.